Here we go!

“I’m going on an adventure!” -Bilbo, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 

This is an attempt to document the adventure I’m going on with God. The beginning of a journey that I’m sure will take me to unexpected places. This is exciting. This is terrifying. But then I remember who my Travel Companion is, and I’m not afraid anymore. I feel alone, but then am reminded that I am anything but. “The safest place is in the center of God’s will.” And that is where I am right now. God is always with you, but even more so when you are following Him in faith. 

I am currently beginning to write this while on layover in the Auckland, New Zealand airport. I’ve flown 2 out of 3 flights, and cried on each one so far. My goal emotionally is to do this in a healthy manner. To realize that it is acceptable to be upset at leaving the only life I have ever known for something entirely unfamiliar. That it is good that I have close relationships that I will miss being in the same timezone with. It is okay. But I also am excited! And it is normal to have mixed emotions. I’m excited because I’m going to Australia; how awesome is that? I’m going to be doing a program that incorporates many of my passions: God, performing arts, school, people, missions, new experiences and opportunities, which is exactly what I want. 

God is being very gracious to me in things going smoothly and giving me divine appointments. Granted, I now know that I hate LAX. That airport makes no sense to me. But I have been able to sense God’s presence with me, being my anchor. And I have already gotten to minister to someone! That deserves it’s own blog post I think… 

[originally written September 4th, 2014, but then I got busy and didn't create the blog until now]